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Floating in the Deep End
By Patti Davis
Quick Summary:
Patti Davis speaks candidly about caring for her
father, Ronald Reagan, who had Alzheimer’s.
Demihelp recommends this book because: it
includes stories that remind caregivers to
“stay open and not be trapped by past decisions
or judgments.”
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Inside Alzheimer's How to Hear and Honor
Connections with a Person who has Dementia
By Nancy Pearce
Quick Summary:
Through her own experiences, Nancy Pearce
teaches caregivers how to connect with their
care recipients.
Demihelp recommends this book because: it
shares practical strategies for connecting with
one’s care recipient.
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Oh, Hello Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Journey of
Love
By Lisa Marshall
Quick Summary:
Lisa Marshall shares her heartfelt journey of
caregiving for her husband who was diagnosed
with early onset dementia at 53 years old.
Demihelp recommends this book because:
it reveals the struggles of caring for one’s partner
in life and losing one’s best friend.
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The Long Hello: Memory, My Mother, and Me
By Cathie Borrie
Quick Summary:
Cathie Borrie details her seven year’s worth of
trials, tribulations, and love while taking care of
her mom who suffered from Alzheimer’s.
Demihelp recommends this book because: it
captures the experiences of a daughter, a trained
nurse who holds a Master of Public Health from
Johns Hopkins University, exploring the nuances
and secrets of quality care.
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Get in the Boat: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the
Dance with Dementia
by Darlene Fuchs
Quick Summary:
Darlene Fuchs bases her memoir on her dad’s
(Richard Sonnichsen) journals while caring for
Darlene’s mom.
Demihelp recommends this book because: it is a
testament to relentless caretaking and spiritual
strength amid seemingly insurmountable
obstacles.
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